Environmental and Resource Management

This structured doctoral programme addresses current environmental and sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary research in environmental science, engineering, economics, law, and management. Doctoral candidates work on advanced research projects within BTU's environmental and resource-management profile.

Academic requirements

comprehensive research proposal

Minimum GPA

At least German grade 2.3 according to the current official doctoral programme page.

English requirements

The official doctoral programme page requires proof of English proficiency. BTU lists accepted examples including TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5, Cambridge Advanced grade B, or Cambridge Proficiency grade C.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official doctoral programme page requires a completed master's degree or equivalent in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental law, applied chemistry, biotechnology, or a related subject.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

373.80 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official BTU semester-fee page.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 373.80 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official BTU semester-fee page.

The structured doctorate prepares candidates for academic research careers and advanced expert roles in environmental and resource management, sustainability, and related policy or research institutions.

• 1

  Master's in Sustainable Regional Development

  Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

  Weidenbach · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems Graduate Programme (IRI THESys)

  Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

  Berlin · PhD · English

• 3

  Global Change Ecology (MSc)

  University of Bayreuth

  Bayreuth · Master of Science · English

• 4

  Culture, Ecology, Change (CEC)

  University of Rostock

  Rostock · Master of Arts · English

• 5

  Ecosystem Sciences (BSc)

  University of Göttingen

  Göttingen · Bachelor of Science · English